2010 Ford S-MAX 2.0L Diesel · X23 WAF
2010 Ford S-MAX (2.0L, diesel). First registered 23 Feb 2010. Recorded mileage 132,115 miles. MOT valid until 18 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD S-MAX
- Year / Origin
- 2010 · Export Allocation
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 132,115 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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X23 WAF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/06/2026
- 132,115 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
X23 WAF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2010 Ford S-Max (X23 WAF) between June 2023 and June 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 08 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (9 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))”; “Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))”; “Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”.
X23 WAF Mileage History
- 16/06/2023107,207 mi
- 10/06/2024115,216 mi+8,009 mi
- 10/06/2024115,216 mi
- 16/06/2025124,019 mi+8,803 mi
- 08/06/2026132,115 mi+8,096 mi
Average of roughly 8,360 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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